Sneakers of the week: Trey Murphy, LeBron James, De'Aaron Fox, more
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Jan 1, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; A general view of the shoes worn by New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) during the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Kia Center.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin (13) during the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown (11) against the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) against the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) against the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) against the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder
A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams' shoes during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors forward Jamison Battle (77) against the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves
A general view of San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) shoes against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves
A general view of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoes against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves
A general view of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoes against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Target Center.
Miami Heat v Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: The shoes of Cam Whitmore #7 of the Houston Rockets are seen during the first half at Toyota Center on December 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Miami Heat v Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: The shoes of Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat are seen against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on December 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Miami Heat v Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: The shoes of Haywood Highsmith #24 of the Miami Heat are seen /ah during the second half at Toyota Center on December 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center.
Chicago Bulls v Charlotte Hornets
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 30: A detail of the shoes worn by Dalen Terry #25 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 30, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Chicago Bulls v Charlotte Hornets
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 30: A detail of the shoes worn by Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center on December 30, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Chicago Bulls v Charlotte Hornets
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 30: A detail of the shoes worn by LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center on December 30, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat
A general view of the shoes worn by Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22)during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat
A general view of the shoes worn by Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13)during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat
A general view of the shoes worn by Miami Heat guard Alec Burks (18) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) against the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat
A general view of the shoes worn by New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center.
Dallas Mavericks v Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: The shoes of P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks are seen against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on January 01, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: The shoes of Cam Whitmore #7 of the Houston Rockets are seen against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Toyota Center on January 01, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
NBA: Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves
A general view of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoes against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves
A general view of Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) shoes against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Target Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder
The shoes of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Paycom Center.
Philadelphia 76ers v Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: A close up of the Under Armour sneakers worn by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Chase Center on January 02, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: The Nike shoes of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers v Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: A close up of the sneakers worn by Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during their game against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Chase Center on January 02, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings
A detail view of the shoes worn by Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) before his first NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets
A detail view of the shoes worn by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic guard Trevelin Queen (12) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) against the Toronto Raptors during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Ontario, CAN: A general view of the basketball shoes of Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) against the Orlando Magic during the pregame warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The shoes of Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the first quarter agains the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The shoes of Sacramento Kings forward/guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The shoes of Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The shoes of Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III (43) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The shoes of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic guard Trevelin Queen (12) shoes prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at Kia Center.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) shoes prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at Kia Center.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) shoes prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at Kia Center.
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
The shoes of Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (71) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers
A general view of the shoes of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers
A general view of the shoes of Charlotte Hornets guard Isaiah Wong (21) in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers
A general view of the shoes of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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